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Award of the Bronze Star, =AVG=Derring

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On 24 June 2011, during the Ghost Skies Slovenia campaign, =AVG= Derring, while separated from his flight, engaged and destroyed an enemy ace known for his prowess as an aviator. With willful disregard of other enemy Aircraft in his vicinity, =AVG=Derring pressed home his attack and destroyed his opponent. After returning home safely, =AVG= Derring then flew an additional sortie in which he destroyed an enemy AAA element.

Major Derring is hereby awarded the the Bronze Star for bravery in the face of a determined enemy.

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Re: Award of the Bronze Star, =AVG=Derring

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Congratulations, and very well done Derring!
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Congrats! Well done. :mrgreen:
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Re: Award of the Bronze Star, =AVG=Derring

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!S Congratulations Derring
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Re: Award of the Bronze Star, =AVG=Derring

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S! and congrats!
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